Promises to Keep
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Promises to Keep (PTK) is a queer, furry, safe-for-work (16+) visual novel. Please be warned that while entirely safe-for-work, PTK does feature themes of religious & familial trauma, injury, mental illness, and homophobia. v0.5 is now available (up to Day 3 of Rofi's, Theo's, Hunter's, and Artemis' routes, and Day 2 of Ollie's route). This version has around 8-9 hours of content, featuring an original soundtrack of 20+ songs, 50+ beautifully drawn backgrounds and fully-illustrated CGs, and 100+ unique character sprites. Find us on Twitter and support us on Patreon for early game updates, exclusive content, art raffles, and if you’d like to be featured in PTK as a cameo!
A promise is the greatest, most significant thing anyone can make, in a reality where nothing is permanent. They are guarantees we make to one another, knowing that guarantees are fruitless; their existence contradicts the fleeting, temporary nature of our universe. Yet, they live on in the face of this futility.
So, what happens when the promises you make to yourself go cold? When your promises to others are left empty?
PTK follows the journey of a post-college snow leopard after returning to his childhood home. After a year of wishful thinking, living in the footsteps of his past and the childhood promises he has yet to fulfill, he's convinced there's nothing more for him here. Then, disaster strikes.
Join him in a story of deep self-discovery, reunion, and light-hearted romance as he grows with a vibrant group of individuals brought together by unlikely circumstances.
** Please note that all content is subject to change as the game undergoes further development, and that the current version may not fully represent the final game. **
Looking for translations of PTK? Here's a list of unofficial fan-translations that we've been extremely fortunate to receive from the community -- please note that as developers, we don't necessarily speak the languages used in these translations, and as such, can't thoroughly vet the games to ensure they reflect the original version accurately. Download at your own risk:
中文翻譯 by NeOASIS (v0.5) - Password: NeOasis
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Development log
- v0.6 Timeline Update7 days ago
- v0.6 Rough Timeline57 days ago
- Happy Halloween!!73 days ago
- v0.5 Release (Public)79 days ago
- v0.5 Release (Patreon)93 days ago
- v0.5 Timeline UpdateOct 02, 2024
- v0.5 Rough TimelineSep 02, 2024
- v0.4 Release (Public)Aug 16, 2024
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The other day I went ahead and wrote a short fanfiction for Leo & Theodore, and I thought I'd share with other Promises to Keep fans! It's really just domestic fluff, but I still have a wonderful time writing it. I really do love these characters.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/62034748
I hope I portrayed the two of them properly, it's been a while since I wrote any prose. I can't wait for Ollie Day 3!
Why isnt theo real
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Ah yes, Bar time with Artemis.
"He thinks he knows and I know he knows but he doesn't know that it's him."
Also Rofi was perfect for the guess. They do act like a married gay couple lol
Игра интересная, сны в игре немного напрягают. В игре есть выборы, и это плюс, но странно что выбирая в баре с кем провести время, того мы и начинаем его сразу любить (для того чтобы выбрать с кем провести время мы должны отказаться от алкоголя).
Не мне судить игру, я не профессионал, а всего лишь любитель,это моё мнение и вы не должны его поддеерживать или судить.
Жду 4 день с персонажами , надеюсь не придется долго ждать ♥️.
can I ask permission for using images for unofficial gallery
Can you make an portuguese version? My english is poor, just bad, and i want to play.
sadly they don't have time to create translations, players need to create for now.
My VN Phase literally resurfaced because this game caught my attention. I love the characters so much! From the way they're designed, to the way they talk and act, their stories and everything makes my heart just jump in joy and yell "yippee!". Also, not related at all, but I will start my own personal Theo Fan Club!
are you gonna make site with that?
look forward to it
What I love about Promises to Keep is that all of the characters are unique and differentiated without feeling like cartoonish caricatures. No one within the cast could be labeled as two-dimensional; this is a visual novel that uses its characters to handle delicate topics in a respectful fashion, and that's something I adore. It's down to earth while still not feeling mundane and uneventful. Each and every one of the characters brought their own warmth to the cold, and hopefully, Leo can do the same for them.
One of the best Furry VN's I've played yet!
(3 months later and its still tied for first with one other VN to be my favourite!) Gotta love Rofi and how lovable he is!
this game is so awesome, the story/lore is unique and the artstyle and music is absolutely incredible, i love this. <3
First furry game in life, first game that I've almost cried. Thanks again to dev team for creating this game.
I liked this game so much I went and got a cup of juice
I played this game 2 days ago, and I've gotta say, it's nothing short of incredible. This resonated so deeply with me, I'm literally in Rofi's shoes. I mean, it's been 10 years since I've seen my best friend, I miss him so much, I never stopped thinking about him, I never forgot him. And seeing this story almost made me cry because it was pretty accurate in representing my story. Unfortunately I haven't reunited with him yet, but I'm doing my best to keep on searching. I'm still in the same town that we both grew up in, by the same school that we went to together, and I'm on my last year of high school, preparing for college. I hope to see him soon. Thank you so much for creating this game, and thank you for working hard on it. I can't wait to see what you guys have in store.
Fortunately for me, I cannot resonate with this story because I already know that my long lost friend Lost his life at sea abord a brigantine
I hope you meet him again!
I've recently been playing a visual novel that resonated with me deeply, so I decided to write my own description of it without giving away too much.
PTK is a slice-of-life visual novel about hope and the power of community. The protagonist, a post-college snow leopard, has felt stuck and aimless for a long time. When disaster strikes, he finds himself supported by the kindness of his local community. Through rekindling old friendships, forming new ones, and helping others, he discovers the beauty of making meaningful memories.
What makes PTK special is its ability to connect with you on a personal level. The sentimental storytelling, combined with an incredible soundtrack, had me reflecting on my own life and the people I care about. It's rare for a game to inspire real-life action, but this one pushed me to reconnect with an old friend, something I'd been putting off for too long.
PTK is truly a hidden gem. If you play it with an open heart, it just might inspire you to find hope, connection, and motivation in your own life.
Hah-listen to me ramble, I've always been a softy!
I was waiting for someone comment something like this!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL
This is such a refreshing break from the horror and NSFW games I've played and I genuinely love this so much.
Especially Artemis ! My poor jay don't get the recognition the rest has 😥
are you even real? or i m just a programm?
wth you mean
I really love this game and I have been lost in it.The atmosphere of it is so different from those NSFW games,so I love playing it in the midnight,which makes me warm and not lonely.😥 Please release more stories and images about Rofi. 😍😍Look forward to the next new version.🥰(Suggestions:Please add a gallery in it.I really don't want to archive every picture to appreciate them😂)Sorry for my bad English :(
sad because no merchs
is this a horror game
Yes
is this really a game? maybe is just what he wanna make we think
Yes, it includes flashing lights, Jump scares, And is generally pretty spoopy.
AHHHH this is so amazing the art work and the story >w<
I love this game and can't wait to see what's next 10/10
10/10 is your really rating or is what the one behind you told you to do?
are you thinking we're comment bot or something...
Absolutely love this game, its easily gonna be one of my faves after i finish it! My only little nitpick about it is the lack of a gallery, especially with the amount of amazing art scattered throughout the game. (My save files are suffering ;-;)
I love this so much! I am tired of all the other furry visual novels being NSFW, i just want romance, this project is my favorite furry visual novel! I hope to see it get more love and attention!
After few story re-thinks about Rofi....
It made me almost cry.
Really waiting for Rofi's day 4.
I like this game much, So I'll do some translation for my friends who doesn't know english.
do you really know english? maybe you re polish and you don t know
nah I don't speak polish but I've learned english, and almost done at Rofi's route!
ignoring my other Commet Olie grew on me quickly to the point i already want more of him but for now i will settle with going for rofi idk who im doing after that
i swear to god ive seen that bird on tiktok
I fell to Theo, and fell hard...
I was sad when Oliver's route wasn't complete
I found this image from the ptk twitter (x cuz of Elon Musk) but I find the image very true in every way
The image
freaking Elon Shmusk
crying ollie is last to get day 3
a crime really but all the others also deserved theirs too so
best vn
Idk why but I think that song by loverboy suites rofi in a way...
Lovin every minute of it
Also this song for Artemis
Bluebird
And Theo
Greenday-bobd
And last but not least Ollie
Skyrim-dovahkiin
Almost forgot Leo the snow leopard
Rhcp-under the bridge
I dont ever wanna feeeelll like i did that day. Take me to the place i looooovveee, take me all the way
what about hunter? lmao
Oh right and for hunter We are the champions by queen
Leo's song that you selected really fits
I'm looking forward to play in Rofi's route more🌹
As cute as Rofi is, I personally have a weakness for Ollie. He's such a little scrunkly.
These Rofi comment is getting out of hand 💀
i want Rofi so bad
Me to bro
A Really good VN! Looking forward to more updates.
The characters are so well written and believable.
But I don't like that some of the day 3 dreams spoil 90% of some characters' backstories. Feels like it defeats the point of getting to know them more. I rather have some fragments which can be used to puzzle things together as you get to know them.
The dreams don’t spoil enough
prob they can extend with
Artemis: why he did get there
Rofi: other memories
Theo: memories with his parents
Hunter: elementry school
YES I will come to you for mor ideas
I'M LOVING THIS VN SO FAR!!
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE UPDATES!!!
Make a funny meme of Rofi making a tutorial of making burnt popcorn.
dammit I burnt my popcorn reading this